Dylan's English blog

  Prompt:  Describe a time you couldn’t stop laughing One time, I couldn't stop laughing when my friend told a hilarious joke during lunch. Everyone started laughing too, which made it even more funnier   I couldn't stop laughing at a funny joke my friend told me   I learned that laughing with friends makes small moments really fun and happy 

  In "The Lamb" and "The Tyger", both poems suggest that beauty and danger can come from the same source. Describe a time when something or someone you admired also scared or challenged you. How did that experience change the way you see the world or the idea of “goodness”? I admire my teacher because she is brilliant and always pushes us to do our best. Sometimes, though, she scares me when she gets strict about homework or class rules I admire my teacher, even though she scares me sometimes I learned that goodness can mean helping others improve, even when it feels hard.

  Prompt: Describe your birth experience. What have your parents told you about the circumstances of your birth My parents told me that there were no complications, it was a normal birth, and I turned out fine. There were no complications during my birth, and I turned out fine. My parents told me that my birth went very smoothly. There were no complications

  Prompt: Write about what you did over the Fall Break.  Over the fall break, I practiced my drawing skills and caught up on any of my missing assignments, but halfway through the fall break, I got ill and felt awful I practiced my drawing skills and caught up on missing assignments   During Fall Break, I practiced drawing and did my missing work. I got sick halfway through

  Prompt: How do you find time to enjoy your day, even when you have a lot going on? Write about at least three specific things you do to enjoy small moments throughout your day. What I like to do to enjoy my day is to draw, play video games, or read something interesting. In my day, I practice my drawing skills because I like to learn skills every couple of months to be productive, and playing video games is to waste  time with my friends, and sometimes I like to read something interesting.  Summary:  I enjoy drawing, playing video games, and reading to have fun and spend my day in different ways. Reflection: These activities help me relax, have fun with friends, and improve my skills, making my day more enjoyable and balanced.

  Prompt: Describe a time when someone’s words had a lasting impact on you.   When I failed my first math test, I felt really down. My mom told me, “Don't be sad or angry, just be better; it just shows where to improve.” Her words stuck with me. I studied harder for the next test and ended up getting a much better score. Summary:  My mom’s words encouraged me to keep trying after failing a test. Reflection:  I learned that failure can be a lesson, not the end, and effort always pays off.

  Prompt: Write about a moment when you had to step out of your comfort zone.  I had to step out of my comfort zone when I gave a presentation in front of my class. I was very nervous and afraid of making mistakes, but I practiced a lot and tried to stay calm. When it was my turn, I spoke clearly and finished without leaving anything out. My classmates clapped, and I felt proud of myself. Summary:  I stepped out of my comfort zone by giving a class presentation and felt proud after doing well. Reflection:  This moment taught me that facing my fears can help me grow and increase my confidence.

  Prompt:  Write about a dream that felt real.  I dreamt about living a different life from mine, where I accomplish my goals and dreams, and have no struggles, and where I live in a perfect utopia where people live for a long time, and they have found many cures for many diseases. When I woke from my dream, I was devastated that I had to go back to school. Summary: I had dreamed about a utopia and lived well, then I woke up from my dream, devastated. Reflection:  This dream showed me how much I want a better life and an easier world. It made me realize that while a perfect place doesn’t exist,

  Prompt:  Write about something you’ve always been curious about. I’ve always been curious about what causes traffic jams and how they start.    Now I know that even small things, like one car slowing down, can cause a big backup. It’s like a chain reaction. This makes me try to drive more carefully and be patient, because what I do affects other drivers too. Summary: I  was curious about what causes traffic jams and learned that small actions, like one car slowing down, can create a chain reaction that leads to big backups. Reflection:  Understanding how traffic works made me more aware of my own driving habits. It showed me that being careful and patient on the road helps not only me but also other drivers.

Prompt :  What would you do: tell your friend to confess, tell their partner yourself, or stay quiet? Explain your choice, using ideas about loyalty and consequences from  Fences . How might your decision affect everyone involved? If my friend told me they were cheating and asked me to keep it secret, I would tell them to be honest with their partner. In Fences , Troy’s secret hurt his family a lot because he didn’t tell the truth. Being loyal means helping my friend do the right thing, not hiding their mistakes. If I stay quiet, it could cause more pain later. If I tell their partner myself, I might lose my friend’s trust. So, I would want my friend to confess first. The truth may be hard, but it helps everyone heal, like in Fences . summary: I would tell their friend to be honest with their partner instead of keeping the secret. I used  Fences to show how hiding the truth can cause more pain in the long run. Reflection:  This shows that loyalty means encouraging h...

Prompt:  Write about a conversation that changed you.   One time, my friend told me, “You don’t always have to make everyone happy.” I didn’t realize how much pressure I was putting on myself to please others. That short conversation made me think about how often I ignored my own feelings. Since then, I’ve learned to set boundaries and do what feels right for me. It really changed how I treat myself and others. Summary:   a conversation with a friend who told me they didn’t have to please everyone. This made me realize they were ignoring their own needs. Reflection:  The conversation helped me understand the importance of setting boundaries and valuing my own feelings. It taught me to care for myself, not just others .

  Prompt :   Write about something that you believed as a child. When I was a child, I used to believe that if you went outside in the cold after taking a shower, you would get a cold, but obviously, that's not true, and it's scientifically incorrect, and to this day, I still get frustrated when someone mentions that I get mad. Summary :  I   believed going out in the cold after a shower caused colds. I later learned this isn’t true, but I still get annoyed when others mention it. Reflection:  This shows how early misconceptions can stick emotionally, even after we know better.